Portrait of Benjamin Fillon, Writer and Historian 1862

"Portrait of Benjamin Fillon, Writer and Historian" is an etching created by Charles Meryon in 1862. It depicts Benjamin Fillon, a French writer and historian, in a close-up portrait format. The work is characterized by Meryon's signature meticulous detail and stark contrasts, emphasizing the subject's features and the texture of his clothing. The print is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. This etching showcases Meryon's talent for capturing individual character through the medium of printmaking.